By checking this box, you confirm that you are a “qualified purchaser” as defined in Section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. This generally includes:

• Individuals or family-owned entities owning not less than $5 million in investments;
• Entities owned entirely by qualified purchasers;
• Certain trusts not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the investment, with $5 million or more in investments;
• or Persons or entities acting for their own account or for others, investing at least $25 million.